Concord
Where Convenience, Entertainment, and Growth Intersect.
Concord is one of the Charlotte area's most dynamic suburbs, known for its blend of residential living, major attractions, and expanding business presence. With its mix of everyday convenience and destination appeal, it offers a lifestyle that's both active and accessible.
As the county seat of Cabarrus County, Concord has grown into one of North Carolina's ten largest cities, with an estimated population of roughly 116,600 -- up more than 10% since the 2020 Census. It's home to Concord Mills, one of the state's largest shopping and entertainment destinations, and Charlotte Motor Speedway, which hosts NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America 400 each year. Beyond the attractions, Concord has landed some of the region's biggest recent economic wins, including Eli Lilly's now-$2 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus (opened in 2024) and an estimated $1.5 billion beverage campus from Red Bull, Ball, and Rauch, alongside a historic Union Street downtown that's held onto its small-town character.
Details on the Area
-
North Carolina's largest outlet and entertainment mall draws millions of visitors a year, with more than 200 stores plus dining and family attractions.
-
The 1.5-mile speedway hosts NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America 400 each year, along with zMAX Dragway and the Speedway Christmas light display.
-
Recent investments from Eli Lilly (a $2 billion pharmaceutical campus, opened 2024) and a Red Bull/Ball/Rauch beverage plant (an estimated $1.5 billion) are reshaping Concord's job base along the I-85 corridor.
-
A National Register historic district anchors a walkable stretch of restaurants and shops just off Union Street, a short drive from the newer highway retail.
-
This reliever airport supports more than 4,000 jobs and drives over $900 million in regional economic impact, while anchoring the surrounding business park corridor.
-
About 20-25 minutes from Uptown Charlotte via I-85, with Kannapolis and Harrisburg both a short drive away for additional shopping and dining.
HOMES FOR SALE IN CONCORD
The Housing Market
So what does it actually cost to live in Concord? Here is how the city's homes have been moving recently.
Median sale price
$361,250
June 2026
Homes sold
281
June 2026
Median price per sq ft
$206
Past 12 months
Median days on market
51
June 2026
Price range
$180K–$1M+
Approx., varies widely by neighborhood
Active listings
586
June 2026
Concord, NC single-family homes, per Houzeo's Concord housing market data and Redfin's Concord housing market data (both accessed July 2026). Figures move with the market and can vary a great deal by neighborhood -- verify current values with a live CMA before pricing a purchase or sale.
Schools In Concord
Concord is served by Cabarrus County Schools, a large district with dozens of elementary, middle, and high schools across the city -- which one of Concord's neighborhoods is zoned into depends heavily on location, since the city spans everything from the Cox Mill corridor to Central Cabarrus. Here are representative schools serving the area, factual and sourced, plus what to check before you buy.
Cox Mill Elementary
J.N. Fries Middle
Concord High
Concord is a large city split across many Cabarrus County Schools zones -- other neighborhoods feed into Cox Mill High, Hickory Ridge High, Jay M. Robinson High, or Central Cabarrus High instead. Always confirm the zoned schools for a specific address through the district's assignment lookup before you buy.
Neighborhoods in Concord
Browse the individual neighborhoods that make up Concord, each with its own homes, price point, and community feel.
Location & Lifestyle
Concord sits in Cabarrus County just northeast of Charlotte, with Uptown roughly 20-25 minutes away via I-85. It borders Kannapolis and Harrisburg and is anchored by Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, a reliever airport that supports more than 4,000 jobs and drives over $900 million in regional economic impact. The city's biggest draws sit along the I-85 corridor: Concord Mills, one of North Carolina's largest tourist attractions with more than 200 stores, and Charlotte Motor Speedway, home to NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America 400. For a slower pace, historic Union Street downtown offers a walkable strip of restaurants, shops, and a National Register historic district, while newer business parks along the airport corridor have brought major manufacturing investment, including Eli Lilly and a Red Bull/Ball/Rauch beverage campus, to the area.
Concord had an estimated population of roughly 116,600 residents as of 2026, up more than 10% from the 105,240 recorded at the 2020 Census, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the Charlotte region.
Places to explore in Concord
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, sitting just northeast of Charlotte and bordering Kannapolis and Harrisburg -- about 20-25 minutes from Uptown Charlotte via I-85.
-
Concord is home to two of the region's biggest attractions, Concord Mills (one of North Carolina's largest shopping and entertainment destinations) and Charlotte Motor Speedway (home to NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America 400), plus a historic Union Street downtown and a fast-growing manufacturing base, including recent billion-dollar investments from Eli Lilly and a Red Bull/Ball/Rauch beverage campus.
-
Concord is served by Cabarrus County Schools, a large district with dozens of schools citywide. Cox Mill Elementary, J.N. Fries Middle, and Concord High are representative examples, but zoning varies a great deal by neighborhood -- confirm the zoned schools for any specific address before you buy.
-
As of June 2026, Concord single-family homes sold at a median price of about $361,000, per Houzeo, with a median of around 51 days on market. Verify current values, since the market moves and prices vary a good deal by neighborhood and home age.
-
Concord itself has no single city-wide HOA -- it's made up of many separate neighborhoods, each with its own HOA and dues. See each neighborhood's own page for its specific HOA details.
